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Which Antifreeze?

Last post by 300CE « 01 Jan 2021, 14:12
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by Imahugger » 31 Dec 2020, 19:01

Thought I knew what I was doing but having second thoughts.

Which antifreeze is anyone using in a T25 1.9 Watercooled 1988. We've filled it with...

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01 Jan 2021, 14:12
heater cables

Last post by acebaraka « 31 Dec 2020, 09:01
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by hilift » 17 Oct 2017, 13:19

need some advice , a good few years ago I replaced the heater cables on my air cooled t25
I thought at the time there seemed to be bits missing at...

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Last post by acebaraka
31 Dec 2020, 09:01
1.6 or 2.0?

Last post by sarran1955 « 28 Dec 2020, 17:04
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by Sir Brixalot » 24 Dec 2020, 14:00

Never had an Aircooled. Can anyone tell me if this is 2.0 or 1.6? As far as you can tell from a photo does it look OK and not messed with?

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Last post by sarran1955
28 Dec 2020, 17:04
1915 Dg 5 Speed 1990 Oil Warning Light Buzzer Of Doom

Last post by Dave Mason « 25 Dec 2020, 23:21
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by Dave Mason » 22 Dec 2020, 20:40
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Does anyone have any ideas why the warning light & buzzer comes on ?
It comes on after about 4-5 Miles,
The oil is at the Maximum Mark.
The...
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Last post by Dave Mason
25 Dec 2020, 23:21
Coolant heater matrix pipe replacement

Last post by glasshopper « 17 Dec 2020, 14:17
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by glasshopper » 17 Dec 2020, 10:59

Hi All.
I have got coolant pouring out of my vehicle from the front to back rubber hoses that go to the heater matrix the hoses were not strapped and...

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Last post by glasshopper
17 Dec 2020, 14:17
Screen Wash Hose Size

Last post by fernsd « 17 Dec 2020, 12:42
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by fernsd » 10 Dec 2020, 11:37

Hi,

My screen wash hose needs replacing as its leaking.

Can someone please guide what size Screen Wash Hose do i need for a t25.

Would this...

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Last post by fernsd
17 Dec 2020, 12:42
Hydraulic lifters. Restart of a long idle engine

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Dec 2020, 08:38
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by SyncroMatt » 15 Dec 2020, 19:16

Evening all,

My 2.1dj bus has sat idle for many years. It ran well without issue before storage.

I popped the valve covers today and unsurprisingly...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Dec 2020, 08:38
Hydraulic lifters

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 15 Dec 2020, 20:40
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by Davegrohl99 » 05 Dec 2020, 17:27

Hi on my 2.0 CU Aircooled engine the tappets are quite noisy. And all of a sudden. Had a look and found that one of the hydraulic lifters has become...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
15 Dec 2020, 20:40
Carb not drawing in air

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 11 Dec 2020, 18:43
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by Tomc1958 » 04 Dec 2020, 07:33
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Briefly, engine rebuilt, new Solex/Brosol twin carbs, mechanic says offside one isn’t drawing air in from the top. Is it a carb fault or something...
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
11 Dec 2020, 18:43
Twin carb and LPG

Last post by davidoft1 « 06 Dec 2020, 10:29
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by Tomc1958 » 03 Dec 2020, 14:39

Hi folks, 2.00 air cooled . I'm a novice and need to check something out. Recent engine rebuild and new Solex/Brosol twin carbs fitted, I also have...

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Last post by davidoft1
06 Dec 2020, 10:29
1981 hub carrier thread

Last post by maxstu « 01 Dec 2020, 11:41
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by Phil D » 28 Nov 2020, 15:19
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Currently restoring my 1981 2.0l Aircooled and rebuilding front suspension steering and brakes. The splash plates have dissappeared so while trying...
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Last post by maxstu
01 Dec 2020, 11:41
Dizzy vacuum pipes

Last post by chriscburgess « 01 Dec 2020, 10:54
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by chriscburgess » 30 Nov 2020, 20:39

Hi, i am having problems with the ignition. Starts well runs for 15 mins or so. Relatively new dizzy cap and rotor arm. Just replaced all HT leads....

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Last post by chriscburgess
01 Dec 2020, 10:54
Missing ‘bung’?

Last post by JeffRoo « 29 Nov 2020, 20:46
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by JeffRoo » 29 Nov 2020, 11:44

Hi all,
should there be a ‘bung’ covering this hole? If yes, could someone point me in the right direction to get one - thanks :ok

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Last post by JeffRoo
29 Nov 2020, 20:46
Water leak

Last post by T25Convert « 26 Nov 2020, 15:50
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by T25Convert » 24 Nov 2020, 14:18

I have a small leak, that I thought was the head seal, but (big sigh of relief) its coming from above, having followed the crusty white/pink stain. ...

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Last post by T25Convert
26 Nov 2020, 15:50
rebuild or re manufactured engine.

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 26 Nov 2020, 13:58
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by nick.k » 19 Nov 2020, 21:15

Not a technical hands on person when it comes to mechanicals but. '82 air cooled 2ltr is in the garage and things look suddenly pretty grim after...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
26 Nov 2020, 13:58
1.9 DG to 2.1 MV conversion, easy job?

Last post by chewbacca « 26 Nov 2020, 11:55
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by chewbacca » 25 Nov 2020, 17:03

Hi all
So I'm still no closer to dealing with my dead DG engine & spring is getting ever nearer. I'm not going to go into reasons why on this thread,...

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Last post by chewbacca
26 Nov 2020, 11:55
Is my temp gauge too high?

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 25 Nov 2020, 12:20
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by Ciaoflyer » 12 Nov 2020, 09:30
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DJ 2.1 temp gauge gets up to 3/4 before any fans come on. The Van seems not to be over heating and cooling system works as it should, no leaks and...
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Last post by Ciaoflyer
25 Nov 2020, 12:20
Temp 2 sensor mods

Last post by Vwjue73 « 25 Nov 2020, 10:56
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by Vwjue73 » 23 Nov 2020, 21:25

Hi found a post from aiden Talbot regarding a mod to the temp 2 sensor which wasn't hard to do can aiden or someone let me know what it is and with...

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Last post by Vwjue73
25 Nov 2020, 10:56
T25 2.1 water jacket drain plug

Last post by maxstu « 24 Nov 2020, 19:49
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by Ashwood » 16 Nov 2020, 16:02
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Hi there,

I noticed that my bus had the wrong coolant (orange) in. I managed to remove both water jacket drain plugs, which I was dead chuffed to...
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Last post by maxstu
24 Nov 2020, 19:49
Engine rebuilt but bubbles in header tank.

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 24 Nov 2020, 19:17
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by Ciaoflyer » 23 Nov 2020, 14:01

Ok, rebuilt DJ 2.1 injection engine and it has now done 500 miles so ready for oil change. However, I am getting bubbles in the header tank causing a...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
24 Nov 2020, 19:17
JX Doesnt start after adjusting return spring

Last post by Dueller « 23 Nov 2020, 20:44
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by Dueller » 19 Nov 2020, 20:07

Hi Everyone, cant believe my first post is a cry for help

Being new to the black fuel 1600td motor in my Doka i noticed the big ugly 8 inch throttle...

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Last post by Dueller
23 Nov 2020, 20:44
Oil pressure intermittent warning

Last post by KeithB « 23 Nov 2020, 08:52
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by Digger65 » 15 Sep 2020, 18:32
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Hi forum
1988 T25
Dg1.9 petrol
20-50 mineral oil

Did have a look over the forum but couldn’t find an exact match to my issue
Of an intermittent...
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Last post by KeithB
23 Nov 2020, 08:52
Grinding rear brake, the crud i found inside..

Last post by Dazco « 23 Nov 2020, 06:27
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by slowcoach » 21 Nov 2020, 20:57

Ive had a grinding sound from the the nearside rear drum brake for a while, juist when applying brakes, and not a cyclical noise.I thought i might...

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Last post by Dazco
23 Nov 2020, 06:27
New Warning light - What's this one?

Last post by jrt « 22 Nov 2020, 16:44
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by Gingermagic » 21 Nov 2020, 18:00

We went for what turned out to be a very short drive on Thursday night. A new light came on the dashboard. What the heck is this one ...

It came...

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Last post by jrt
22 Nov 2020, 16:44
Coolant expansion tank completely empty.

Last post by Mocki « 22 Nov 2020, 16:19
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by Gingermagic » 20 Sep 2020, 15:00
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Hi All,

Last night, on a short trip, the temperature warning light was flashing at me for the whole journey.

I checked the coolant level, and all...
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Last post by Mocki
22 Nov 2020, 16:19
Jx injection pump alignment

Last post by steveo9007 « 21 Nov 2020, 15:56
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by Rdav1s » 07 Oct 2020, 18:12
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Hi all,

hoping some light can be cast on the latest “issue” I have come across.

I had the timing belt changed 18 months and 1500 miles ago by a...
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Last post by steveo9007
21 Nov 2020, 15:56
audi engine

Last post by bracebus « 21 Nov 2020, 10:51

by bracebus » 21 Nov 2020, 10:51

hi has anyone fitted a 1.9 audi engine afn in a t25 ive found one cheap nearby? thanks colin

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Last post by bracebus
21 Nov 2020, 10:51
1.9 DG Engine cuts out when warm

Last post by Da dan « 21 Nov 2020, 06:49
Replies: 7
by adsnape » 19 Nov 2020, 14:52

Hi
This problem is driving me mad. Doris has been in the garage for weeks now, but it looks like shes coming back unsorted. She will run for five...

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Last post by Da dan
21 Nov 2020, 06:49
Intermittent breakdown

Last post by rollercoaster « 19 Nov 2020, 20:49
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by rollercoaster » 08 Aug 2020, 12:14
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The AGG (Golf 2.0 petrol non turbo) is being a pain.. as it keeps randomly cutting out. Been in the engine area no loose wires and its just started...
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Last post by rollercoaster
19 Nov 2020, 20:49
Digifant lump replace with Digijet

Last post by Stesaw « 18 Nov 2020, 15:49
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by maverickMechanic » 17 Nov 2020, 18:40

Hi

I have a 2.1 Digifant in my 1990 Syncro. The engine has done 150K miles and whilst it runs well it is fairly tired. I have been offered a 2.1...

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Last post by Stesaw
18 Nov 2020, 15:49
Gain or just pain?

Last post by sump « 18 Nov 2020, 12:27
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by sump » 06 Nov 2020, 19:21

Should I or not? That is to just replace the faulty pipe in the exhaust system or change it all for SS or mild steel?

Is there any gain in HP with...

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Last post by sump
18 Nov 2020, 12:27
Gearbox end cover gasket

Last post by steveo9007 « 17 Nov 2020, 20:36
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by T25boy71 » 11 Oct 2020, 08:03

Hi all doing some oil leaks on the gearbox and the end cove gasket looks to have been leaking for some time my question is if I remove the cover is...

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Last post by steveo9007
17 Nov 2020, 20:36
Air filter conduit

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 15 Nov 2020, 23:25
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by TONYT25T25 » 12 Aug 2020, 14:00

I have a rectangular shaped airbox where the breather tube goes at right angles into the side of the rear panel to receive air from the grille above....

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Last post by TONYT25T25
15 Nov 2020, 23:25
piston orientation

Last post by Lee W « 15 Nov 2020, 18:01
Replies: 2
by Lee W » 15 Nov 2020, 17:17

Hi I am in the process of rebuilding the pistons on a 1.9 DG. Like a fool I have got the pistons mixed up through not concentrating when I put the...

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Last post by Lee W
15 Nov 2020, 18:01
Stub axles - PAS query

Last post by what2do « 14 Nov 2020, 20:47
Replies: 2
by what2do » 14 Nov 2020, 14:25

A bit of an oddity I know but......

I need to change my front hubs (non PAS), I have refurbished PAS replacements ready to go as I'm planning on...

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Last post by what2do
14 Nov 2020, 20:47
New Carb

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Nov 2020, 17:01
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by sump » 12 Nov 2020, 18:18

Has anyone else fitted a Bosal carb and if so how did you get it to run properly?

I mostly run LPG so not a major problem but I do like to start on...

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Last post by Stesaw
13 Nov 2020, 17:01
Cold starting issue

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 12 Nov 2020, 09:15
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by Ciaoflyer » 05 Nov 2020, 17:28

Not sure where to put this but hope you can help. I have a starting issue when the engine is cold. The engine fires up but runs really rough and...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
12 Nov 2020, 09:15
Exhaust Blows

Last post by sump « 11 Nov 2020, 19:47
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by sump » 20 Oct 2020, 21:03
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Hi,

Has anyone tried to helical or repair a cylinder head exhaust stud with the exhaust connected at all?

The one I'm having trouble with is the...
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Last post by sump
11 Nov 2020, 19:47
Heater matrix issue?

Last post by Roops « 10 Nov 2020, 07:57
Replies: 2
by Roops » 18 Oct 2020, 14:09

Hi

The heater blower in my 89 Dg Wbx packed up recently and having spent all weekend changing the thing, the good news is I have a working blower...

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Last post by Roops
10 Nov 2020, 07:57
Pilot/spigot bearing puller

Last post by steveo9007 « 09 Nov 2020, 14:52
Replies: 24
by steveo9007 » 22 Oct 2020, 11:02
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I am shortly going to replace my gearbox and fit new clutch. I’m wanting to change the pilot/spigot bearing at the same time whilst gearbox is out...
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Last post by steveo9007
09 Nov 2020, 14:52
Cant select 1st or reverse...

Last post by steveo9007 « 09 Nov 2020, 14:40
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by crazyhorse » 07 Nov 2020, 20:04

Hi guys, hoping for some help.

I changed the gearbox oil a week ago. Nightmare of a job.. (different story)

I couldnt get the filler plug off so I...

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Last post by steveo9007
09 Nov 2020, 14:40
Fuel pressure regulator

Last post by Aidan « 07 Nov 2020, 22:18
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by Vwjue73 » 07 Nov 2020, 17:26

Hi guys got a 2.1 dj I was wondering if to replace the stock f p r with an adjustable one .Has any one done this and with what results if any I!!and...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Nov 2020, 22:18
Gearbox question

Last post by Elsaetka « 07 Nov 2020, 16:06
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by Elsaetka » 07 Nov 2020, 09:40

Hi, would appreciate some feedback on the following re the gearbox in my 1.9 DG, 1990, standard 5 speed box.

I have started to get a gear crunch...

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Last post by Elsaetka
07 Nov 2020, 16:06
Timing Belt Alignment problems.

Last post by Blakefruid « 06 Nov 2020, 19:34
Replies: 2
by Blakefruid » 06 Nov 2020, 11:19

Morning All,
My injection pump was leaking in December so took the bus to a diesel specialist who rebuilt the pump and refitted it with a new timing...

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Last post by Blakefruid
06 Nov 2020, 19:34
Coolant level dropping but no visible leaks

Last post by fernsd « 06 Nov 2020, 17:08
Replies: 17
by fernsd » 05 Nov 2020, 11:21
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Hi all,

I have T25 1.9 litre petrol. I seem to have a problem with the coolant level dropping in the header tank. The expansion tank is topped to...
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Last post by fernsd
06 Nov 2020, 17:08
Which oil - T25 1.9 litre watercooled engine

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Nov 2020, 12:52
Replies: 13
by fernsd » 22 Oct 2020, 18:13

Hi,

Please could someone advice which oil I need for my T25 1.9 litre water-cooled engine.

It seems to be all confusing on the internet. Some say...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Nov 2020, 12:52
Modifying 1.6d non turbo

Last post by colinthefox « 03 Nov 2020, 21:22
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by matty_22 » 03 Nov 2020, 20:36

Hi all,

New to the forum, after some advice on of there is any good mods to the 1.6d

I have recently got a t25 1989 vw camper. But not driven it...

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Last post by colinthefox
03 Nov 2020, 21:22
Swingarm removal

Last post by syncroandy « 01 Nov 2020, 18:47
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by Gixerman60 » 01 Nov 2020, 18:44

Its f***ing hard. Don't believe some of the posts or Haynes. You need quite a few specialist tools, be able to lift rear of van and make it very...

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Last post by syncroandy
01 Nov 2020, 18:47
Radius rod removal

Last post by Gixerman60 « 01 Nov 2020, 17:46
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by Gixerman60 » 28 Oct 2020, 16:55

Made a tool to undo rod from hub, 27mm spanner - Silverline do one open one end, ring the other. Fastened it with H/D jubilee clips to a 3ft socket...

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Last post by Gixerman60
01 Nov 2020, 17:46
Starter Motor Noise

Last post by SurfT25 « 01 Nov 2020, 15:10
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by Elsaetka » 29 Oct 2020, 11:54

Hi

Would appreciate some feedback from anyone who has experienced the following.

My 1.9 1990 DG would not turn over a few days ago, the starter had...

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01 Nov 2020, 15:10

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